DeSoto
Fireflite 4.8 V8 (200 Hp) PowerFlite
4.8 V8 (200 Hp) PowerFlite · 1954 · Petrol (Gasoline)
Basic Information
Brand
DeSoto
Model
Fireflite
Generation
DeSoto Fireflite I Convertible
Variant
4.8 V8 (200 Hp) PowerFlite
Year
1954
General Information
Production Start
1954 year
Production End
1955 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body Type
Cabriolet
Seats
6
Doors
2
Performance
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine
Engine Power
200 HP
Engine Model/Code
S22-1001
Displacement
4769 cm³
Cylinders
8
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
94,49 mm
Piston Stroke
84,931 mm
Compression Ratio
7.5:1
Valves per Cylinder
2
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Fuel Injection
Carburettor
Valvetrain
OHV
Space & Weight
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 L
Dimensions
Length
5535 mm
Width
1989 mm
Height
1539 mm
Drivetrain & Chassis
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Gearbox
2 gears, automatic transmission PowerFlite
Front Suspension
Independent coil spring
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Front Brakes
Drum, 305 mm